This readme file contains all the information you need to get The Amazing Spider-Man installed and set up on your computer and troubleshoot the latest issues that may arise during installations and setup.

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II. INSTALLATION
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-=INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY ISSUES=-

The Amazing Spider-Man requires an active Internet connection for installation, authentication, and online functionality. If you are having problems connecting to Steam, make sure your Internet connection is active (try websites, other online games, etc).

-=DIRECTX=-

The Amazing Spider-Man requires that your computer has the latest version of DirectX 9.0c installed in order to run. This is included with The Amazing Spider-Man and will run automatically during installation, and is also available online at:

In order for the game to run, Windows Vista and Windows 7 users will need to install the update for DirectX 9.0c that is included on the game disc. This is necessary even if DirectX 10 or 11 is installed.

-=INSTALLING=-

- Insert Disc 1 into your DVD-ROM Drive, and wait for autoplay to run. If prompted, select Run Program.

- Select "Install" from the Autorun menu.

- Agree to the license agreement, and press "Install".

- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c will automatically be installed in the background.

- Log in to your existing Steam Account, or follow the on-screen instructions to create a new Steam account.

- "The Amazing Spider-Man" will automatically be selected as the games to install. Press next. * Note that Disk space is listed for user information. 8.1GB are required to install The Amazing Spider-Man.

- Select whether to install desktop and Start Menu shortcuts.

- The installer will now install the game.

- The Amazing Spider-Man will now be available under the "My Games" list in the Steam client.

- Please allow Steam to make any necessary updates to game.

- Once the game status is set to "100% - Ready", Double-click on "The Amazing Spider-Man" to play.

-=UNINSTALLING=-

- Insert Disc into your DVD-ROM Drive, and wait for autoplay to run. If prompted, select Run Program.

- Select "Uninstall" from the Autorun menu.

- Log into your Steam Account.

- When prompted, select "Delete game caches" for "The Amazing Spider-Man”.

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III. TROUBLESHOOTING
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-=VIDEO ISSUES=-

Most video issues can be resolved by installing the latest drivers for your video card from the manufacturer's website.

Most sound issues can be resolved by ensuring you have the latest AC97 drivers for your sound card installed. Check the website of your sound card manufacturer for the latest AC97 driver release if you are encountering problems with audio playback.

-=INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY ISSUES=-

The Amazing Spider-Man requires an active Internet connection for installation, authentication, and online functionality. If you are having problems connecting to Steam, make sure your Internet connection is active (try websites, other online games, etc).